#1Famous people · Hebron
6 famous people were born in Hebron, more of them leaders than in most towns
The best known is the American judge Samuel Nelson, with articles in 10 languages. James Lisle Gillis and David Wilson follow. 6 of them were born in the early republic, more than in any other period. The first birth on record is Samuel Nelson’s, in 1792, and the last David Wilson’s, in 1818.
Born here
6
notable people
Best known
Samuel Nelson
in 10 Wikipedia languages
First
1792
Samuel Nelson
Youngest
1818
David Wilson
Most common field
Politics & Law
5 people
What stands out about Hebron’s famous people
★ What stands out · Known for
What Hebron is known for
No other field is as far above the usual share as leaders, at 4 times.
The usual town: the share across everyone born in the towns gathered so far. Tap a field to see its people.
Through the years
When Hebron’s famous people were born
The busiest decade was the 1810s, with 3 births.
Politics & LawWriting & Arts
Each dot is a person, stacked by the decade they were born.
The best known
Born in Hebron
Leaders take two of the three places.
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Everyone else born in Hebron
3 more, best known first.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Hebron and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (5)
- Samuel Nelson: Mathew Benjamin Brady, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James Lisle Gillis: Julian Vannerson (1827-1875), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Hiram Barton: Chuck LaChiusa, [email protected], Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jane Gail: Moving Picture Exhibitors' Association, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Orson Pratt: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons